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    • Nursing & ancillary services

      Cardiac Arrhythmia Recognition

      An Easy Learning Guide

      by Fiona Foxall

      This workbook is a no-fuss, practical guide containing all the information you need to get to grips with cardiac monitoring. It will help you recognise common cardiac arrhythmias and guide you in what actions to take when they occur. Presented in a clear and simple format, this workbook builds on your understanding. If you work your way through this book and carry out the exercises, you will soon become more confident and competent about haemodynamic monitoring and manipulation as well as understanding all the information that initially seems so complicated.

    • Medicine
      2008

      Circulation: Arhythrmia & Electrophysiology

      An American Heart Association Journal

      by Edited by William G Stevenson MD

      Bimonthly - 2013 Volume(s) - 4 circep.ahajournals.org Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology publishes high-quality, clinically relevant articles focusing on advances in the understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The journal reflects the rapid evolution of cardiac electrophysiology as a discipline in its own right, and presents critical new research on topics related to clinical applications such as devices for arrhythmia management, catheter ablation, the pathophysiology of the arrhythmia substrate, and novel biologic therapies. With an Impact Factor of 6.462, Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology ranks 10th among 117 journals in the Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems subject category in the 2011 Journal Citation Reports® (Thomson Reuters, 2012).

    • Agriculture & farming
      January 2023

      Heart Failure in Animals

      by J.P. Varshney

      The present book Heart failure in Animals: Current Concepts is an endeavour to provide comprehensive information about structure and functions of the heart, current concepts in etiopathogenesis of heart failure, updated diagnostic modalities appropriate to heart failure, therapeutic interventions, new pharmacological agents and dietary considerations in heart failure of dogs. Description of related syndromes like syncope, shock and cardiac arrest has widened the horizon. Chapters on heart failure in feline, ruminant, equine, leporine, pet avian, ferret and man have given a comparative outlook of heart failure in these species and have broadened the utility and scope of the book to veterinary students, researchers, specialist in veterinary medicine as well as practitioners in equipping them to handle heart failure cases in a more effective and rational way.

    • February 2019

      Los triunfos pasajeros

      by Melina Dorfman

      Ruth seems like any other girl. She works as a journalist, lives alone, has an active social life, and made a decision: to write about a horrible love experience as a redemptive exercise. Elusive ex-lovers, girlfriends not always willing to give practical advice, loneliness and more loneliness foment in her a detached and meticulous selfconsciousness. A hyperventilating voice with mild arrhythmias, expert in misdiagnoses that put her perception of reality into doubt, making her question her desires, fears, and problems.This is the first novel of an author who joins the ranks of those who emphasize everydaysituations to bring them to a hilarious point with a deceptive autobiographical focus like Lydia Davis and Claire-Louise Bennett. It’s uncertain whether it’s about learning or intuitive verifications, but what is certain is that it forces us as readers into a constant struggle between dazzlement and skepticism. Dani Umpi

    • The ECG Workbook 2/e

      by Angela Rowlands

      Many books on ECG interpretation use simulated ECG tracings. Most of the traces that you find in this book are from real people and of the quality that you will be expected to interpret from in practice. The second edition of worldwide popular ‘The ECG Workbook’ continues with a straightforward, systematic approach to ECG interpretation and includes:- TWO NEW chapters Common Arrhythmias explains five of the most common types of arrhythmia: Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Ventricular Tachycardia, Supraventricular Tachycardia and Ventricular Fibrillation, and a whole chapter is devoted to Ectopics and Extrasystoles. Contents include: Recording a readable electrocardiogram (ECG) The electrical conducting system of the heart A systematic approach to rhythm strip analysis Heart blocks Common Arrhythmias Ectopics and Extrasystoles The 12 lead ECG Axis deviation Ischaemia, injury and necrosis Sites of infarction Bundle branch blocks Chamber enlargement A systematic approach to ECG interpretation Enhanced by real-life ECGs. Many books on ECG interpretation use simulated ECG tracings. Most of the traces that you find in this book are from real people and of the quality that you will be expected to interpret from in practice.

    • December 1994

      Traditional Chinese Internal Medicine

      by Xie Zhufan

      Originally written in English, this book gives an academic introduction to the basic theory and practice of traditional Chinese internal medicine. It is intended for overseas medical practitioners as well as those who are interested in traditional Chinese medicine, and uses modern research to explain traditional Chinese medicine's approach to diagnosis and treatment in internal medicine. The book's general introduction stresses the basic ideas of internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, general principles for making diagnosis and administering treatments as well as diagnostic rules commonly used in internal medicine. Basic ideas covered include yin and yang, zang and organs and pathogeny and pathology. The authors put these ideas into the contexts of both classical definitions and modern scientific research. Subsequent chapters individually I deal with common diseases and their pathogeny and pathology, differentiation and treatment as well as the modern research conducted on the efficacy of various treatments. These treatments include herbal prescriptions and highly effective, ready-made ones. Diseases treated in these chapters include: cold, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, congestive heart failure, shock, myocarditis, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia, hypertension, peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis, chronic colitis, viral hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, aplastic anemia, leukemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, thyroidism, diabetes mellitus, and tumour. The appendix includes a brief introduction to commonly used traditional prescriptions.

    • December 2021

      Integrated Systematic Nephrology, Fourth Edition

      by Edited by Desmond Yap, Tak Mao Chan, and Man Kam Chan

      The clinical practice of nephrology is intricately related to many medical disciplines and is a challenging subject for medical undergraduates and young clinicians alike. Integrated Systematic Nephrology is a clinical reference book that provides a comprehensive yet succinct and systematic coverage of topics in nephrology. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to cover recent advances in nephrology clinical practice and research, and has been expanded to include a vast array of subjects that are crucial to anyone interested in learning about the latest developments in renal medicine more broadly. This volume brings together contributions from highly experienced nephrologists, as well as leading specialists in related disciplines such as urology, radiology, pathology, and others. It is suitable for a wide audience, ranging from undergraduates, general physicians, to nephrology trainees.

    • Biography & True Stories
      October 2014

      The Dark Side, Part 2 - Real Life Accounts of an NHS Paramedic

      The Traumatic, the Tragic and the Tearful

      by Andy Thompson

      Following up on his well-received first book, Andy Thompson provides another captivating, thought-provoking and at times intense glimpse into the daily life of a Paramedic working in the UK’s National Health Service. In the style of his first book, Andy recalls each event from the detailed documentation recorded at the time, each account written in a way that puts the reader right there next to him so that you live the events in real-time, hear the dialogue between paramedics, patient, their loved ones and other healthcare professionals as it would have been, and share in Andy’s thought processes during each of the ten very different situations he encounters. The term ‘The Dark Side’ describes the frontline emergency aspect of the Ambulance Service, since paramedics frequently experience sombre situations. In ‘The Dark Side, Part 2’ you will share in some truly traumatic, tragic and tearful events involving a seemingly vibrant, healthy young patient, a prison inmate, the victims of an horrific car crash, heart attacks, a frightening epileptic fit, the alarming effects of an allergic reaction, and what can happen when under-strain doctors prescribe the wrong medication. But there’s still room for lighthearted moments and a taste of the sometimes dark humour that allows paramedics to continually deal with events most of us would find too horrific. The detail in the descriptions of the care given to each patient on-scene by Andy and his colleagues will have you marvelling at the ability of these healthcare professionals to work at such speed of thought, buying enough time to deliver a patient into the specialist hands of hospital care and often full recovery. Of course there are inevitably also those times when tears of hope turn to tears of despair for loved ones. You cannot feel that pain until it happens to you, but this book will bring you mighty close to it at times.

    • Examination of patients
      September 2010

      Essential Examination

      Step-by-step system-based guide to clinical examination with practical tips and key facts for OSCEs

      by Alasdair K.B. Ruthven

      From reviews: "...[Essential Examination] can be considered as a very helpful “aide-memoire” as practitioners build up their confidence and clinical experience. Although developed with medics in mind, it could be very useful for advanced nurse practitioners and physician assistants; in fact, any health care professional would find it useful as a revision aid particularly when learning with peers. The book is clearly and succinctly written. It is not designed to teach students how to carry out examinations, but in a systematic way it links clinical examination (what you do) to pathophysiology and diagnosis (what you may find and what it means). It is produced in a landscape format in a ring binder which makes it easy to access when on a busy attachment or shift. It very helpfully lists the abbreviations at the beginning..." International Journal of Clinical Skills, www. ijocs. org Amazon review: This is a fantastic book and a must for all medical students. The unique strength of this book is the layout - all important examinations each on a single page. The small pointers are also invaluable and the questions on the reverse side of each examination are perfect for pre-finals revision. This book played a big role in helping me pass my medical school finals. A MUST HAVE!! Sam, final-year medical student Uniquely, Essential Examination lays out the full sequence for examination of one body system on one double-page spread – a format allowing rapid access to information and ideal for use in clinical environments for quick revision. And the spiral binding allows you to keep it open at the body system you need. Each system-based examination offers a clear, step-by-step guide to examining that particular patient, including useful things to say to the patient (or an examiner), detailed descriptions of special tests, etc. Alongside this guide is the other key information you will need: potential findings, differential diagnoses of clinical signs and practical tips. In addition, the following double-page spread provides further facts relating to that particular examination, selected because of the regularity with which they are asked about in bedside teaching and OSCEs. The book also provides essential background information for anyone preparing for the USMLE Step 2 CS. In many sections there are also tips on how to present your findings succinctly to help you keep on track. If you are examining patients on the wards, or preparing for exams, then you need Essential Examination!

    • Coping with anxiety & phobias
      August 2014

      Overcoming Worry and Anxiety

      by Dr Jerry Kennard

      Worry is always with us, but, the lived experience of anxiety is often complex, embarrassing and hard to explain. Using clear, down-to-earth language, this book explores its characteristics, available treatments and effective self-help techniques.

    • Medicine: general issues
      November 2014

      Acute Medicine 2015

      by Declan O'Kane

      Acute Medicine is written for registrars, junior doctors and medical students working on the wards. It is a current and concise guide to hospital emergency medicine which provides: • detailed management of acute medical and surgical emergencies, including in pregnancy • general ward management issues • descriptions of key procedures • normal laboratory values • drug formulary covering the common drugs you will use every day. It is not just a list of instructions, but contains detailed pathophysiology and useful clinical pearls. It is designed to be carried round in a pocket for easy reference.

    • Health & wholefood cookery
      August 2013

      25 Superfoods that Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

      by Russ Chard

      High blood pressure is often referred to as 'the silent killer'. High blood pressure or hypertension affects millions of people all around the world. It can be as a result of lifestyle, genetic or happen for no apparent reason at all. The medical profession has to deal with high blood pressure issues on a daily basis doing their best to stope people from having a heart attack or stroke. Drugs are often prescribed to combat hypertension and keep it under control. Some of these drugs have unpleasant side effects and can make a person feel unwell. Author Russ Brandon suffered with pre-hypertension with a BP reading over 145/90. He was given a couple of months to try and bring his blood pressure down and chose to do everything he could to ensure that blood pressure drugs would not become part of his daily routine. Exercise and a sensible diet were the start but then he decided to research food types that had lowering blood pressure level benefits for people who suffered from hypertension. His levels are now normal even though he suffers from a bit of 'white coat syndrome' - a nervous and anxious reaction to seeing a medical professional. '25 Superfoods That Naturally Lower High Blood Pressure' is the result of his research. Each food type has blood pressure lowering constituents and the research to back it up. A sensible diet, not smoking, low alcohol consumption all help with lowering blood pressure to health and normal levels ,but, so does having the right sort of diet. Discover the superfoods that could stop you having to take blood pressure drugs or prevent you from ever being prescribed them in this short book packed with useful evidence and facts. If in doubt about any of the 'superfoods' and what effect they may have on your body you should always consult a medical professional.

    • Medical
      October 2014

      The ECG Workbook

      by Angela Rowlands, Andrew Sargent

      Now in its THIRD EDITION. Many books on ECG interpretation use simulated ECG tracings. Most of the traces that you find in this book are from real people and of the quality that you will be expected to interpret from in practice. There are two new chapters in this third edition that add greatly to the usefulness of the book. There is now a chapter on Hemiblocks, Bi Fascicular and Tri Fascicular Blocks. Here the reader will see how what seems a complex diagnosis from an ECG is easily mastered by simply putting together two concepts learned in earlier chapters. The other new chapter is on Paced Rhythms to help those looking after patients who have pacemakers fitted as it is recognised that pacemakers may cause confusion when trying to interpret the ECG. Both these new chapters adhere to the principles followed set out the first edition: that the text should be accessible and relevant to all practitioners, regardless of their experience and that the text should always be supported with relevant exercises to reinforce learning. Contents include:Recording a readable electrocardiogram (ECG)The electrical conducting system of the heartA systematic approach to rhythm strip analysisHeart blocksCommon ArrhythmiasEctopics and ExtrasystolesThe 12 lead ECGAxis deviationIschaemia, injury and necrosisSites of infarctionBundle branch blocksChamber enlargementHemiblocks, bifascicular blocks and trifascicular blocksPaced rhythmsA systematic approach to ECG interpretation

    • Fiction
      May 2021

      What the River Said

      A Novel

      by Sandra Cavallo Miller

      Book 3 in the Dr. Abby Wilmore Series In this riveting conclusion in the Dr. Abby Wilmore series, Dr. Abby has returned to her medical clinic in Grand Canyon National Park, happy to be reunited with her partner, Dr. John Pepper, and her staff, busy treating park visitors and personnel as well as local residents. But a wave of heart attacks among apparently healthy hikers creates a new puzzle, and soon there are rumors of a ranger selling performance-enhancing drugs. Abby’s situation deteriorates when a new female friend suddenly disappears, and Abby berates herself for missing the woman’s depression. Meanwhile, Dr. Pepper is preoccupied by a mysterious threat from his past, then badly injured in an apparent fall. While he recuperates, Abby finds herself taking over much of the clinic work while they provide a home for Pepper’s troubled teenage niece and an adopted stray dog. Abby soon discovers that something more sinister is at play and that a dangerous criminal might be behind the recent troubling events. In this exhilarating and terrifying conclusion, Abby must learn to confront her past in order to stand up for the ones she loves.

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